Step-Coat 185 is a unique formulation designed to provide an improved surface on ladder rungs, step edges and similar surfaces. It adheres tenaciously to metal, wood, concrete and fiberglass. The product is part of system which yields an easy to grip, heat and wear resistant covering which is easily retrofitted over existing ladder rungs, painted or unpainted.

The unique formulation minimizes thermal effects from surfaces which are very cold or which have become heated from extreme high temperature environments or fires in enclosed spaces.

Step-Coat 185 is available in a range of lead and chrome free colours including Safety Yellow and Grey, and is formulated to be "non-regulated" by IATA, IMO and USDOT for uncomplicated shipment by land, sea or air.

LADDER RUNGS, STEP EDGES, ANTI-SLIP PADS. Especially useful in marine and industrial environments to improve bare metal surfaces.

STEP EDGES, FALL HAZARDS. Use to mark unprotected edges on loading ramps, platforms and similar areas.

Bare Metal Rungs or Steps - Degrease with detergent or solvent - note appropriate safety and flammability rules for solvents in enclosed spaces. Abrade the surface to increase 'key' with a coarse sandpaper, grinder or rasp.

Painted Metal Rungs in Poor Condition - Remove all flaking or poorly adhered paint using blaster, grinder or paint removers. Abrade as per above.

Painted Metal Rungs in Good Condition - Degrease using solvent or detergent. Abrade to 'key'

Concrete, Wood, or Fibreglass Rungs or Steps - Clean, degrease and abrade as required

Basic Method - Mix desired amount and apply at about 1.5mm thick (1/16th") to flat surfaces using trowel, spatula or roller. To rungs, it is very easy to apply by rubber gloved hand. Allow to cure approx 12 hours @ 25°C before light service. Full service after 24 hours.

Super Heavy Rung Application - Where an extremely thick application is required on ladder rungs or other similar shaped surface, use an intermediate fibre to hold the weight of the extra thickness and reinforce and thicken the tread coating.

Apply a base coat as described above. Wrap a fibre bandage (Use fibreglass tape or a standard cloth bandage) into the fresh Step-Coat 185 in a spiral fashion around the rung. Pull down gently as you go so the resultant surface is partly ' wetted'. Apply another coat of Step-Coat 185 over the bandage 'wet' on 'wet'. Direct application with a gloved hand is very efficient and will yield an attractive uniform and professional result.

If surfaces become worn after long service, the worn areas alone can be repaired. Apply fresh Step-Coat 185 over the existing following cleaning. Mask of to get clean edges.

Allow 12 hrs @ 25°C for light service. Allow 24 hrs @25°C for full service. Reaches full chemical resistant cure in 3 days.

Resistance to all fuels, oils, skydrol, hydraulic fluid, alkalies and caustics in general use and acids up to 50% Sulphuric.